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Chippendale

June 21, 2012

If you are intrested in early 1800s wood carving art then take a look at this very rare piece. Comments and opinions welcome.
climb cutting

October 11, 2010

I just read the Q/A section of this recent issue concerning climb cutting. I had to do just this in a similar situation and had no tear out but sure…
Thomas Chippendale Furniture Ltd

August 4, 2010

Hi, My post today is to show the only existing: Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779), Ribban-Back Chair, In the World. From: ' The Gentleman and Cabinetmakers, Director, 1754. I also show the underside view of this…
What does the name of this forum mean?

May 9, 2010

Maybe this is the forum for all of us know-it-alls? Next time I give a smart-aleck answer is Gina going to relegate me to this obscure corner of Knots? I…
wood splitting

March 10, 2010

What causes wood to split after buscit glue up and sealed, I reversed the grain and I still notice bowing and srperation on ends. Hopefully I can get some good…
pin nailers,how to use ?

December 17, 2008

I am about to finnish a project that has many 1/2 " slats that need to be attached. I plan to glue and use a pin nailer. How long should…
cupped red oak panel

December 7, 2008

gentlemen: I glued up a red oak panel that cupped. to get the cup out I laid the panel on two strips of wood and a cinder block on the…
hide glue dried drip removal

December 7, 2008

I glued up a windsor chair with hide glue (titebond?) and neglected to sponge off some of the drips...it has now dried and I want to remove before finishing. What…
delta unisaw riving knife retrofit?

December 5, 2008

I just read the article in fine woodworking Tools and shops about riving knives. I have had kickbacks in the past and have been very careful in attempting to prevent…
Vacuum Forms

October 22, 2008

I am vacuum pressing drawer fronts of the same radius but different lengths and widths. Can I use the same convex form that I build for the longest,widest and use…